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Cbus hires corporate governance head

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... seasoned cyber and information security leader with deep expertise in cyber security, risk, program delivery, compliance, strategy and executive engagement across both the public and private sectors." Many superannuation funds have been lifting their ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... left dormant by their decision to leave the West Australian public sector. In May 2025, GESB implemented its One Fund strategy, which involved several State Superannuation Act amendments to allow the scheme to receive contributions for members from non-government ...

AustralianSuper backs BlueScope rejecting $13bn bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... low. "We support the BlueScope board's decision to reject the offer and to remain focused on executing the company's strategy without distraction," the spokesperson said. "The current offer for BlueScope does not reflect what we presently believe is ...

Ares Management promotes private equity lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... deal in Australia. Nicholas Onie joined Ares in March last year as a principal to establish and lead its private equity strategy across Australia and New Zealand. He spearheaded the firm's inaugural local deal, agreeing to acquire a majority stake ...

Praemium governance executive joins MST

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... chief executive Gerard Satur said Cilmi's appointment was a key step in the firm's investment consulting growth strategy. "Damian brings deep, practical experience working with advice businesses as they professionalise and scale their investment ...

Russell Investments secures $1.8bn funding from Apollo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... received $1.78 billion (US$1.2bn) in financing from Apollo, providing it with long-term capital to support its growth strategy. The transaction refinances Russell Investments' existing term loan, fully repays the firm's prior group of lenders, and extends ...

Sodali's APAC lead takes on new global role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... communications and will also be based in New York. Micci joins from FGS Global, most recently co-leading the firm's global strategy and reputation practice and serving on the North America executive committee. Lastly, Nadia Krivickova was named chief ...

Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... technology services. Also in 2024, Apex received $1.6 billion from Carlyle Group and Goldman Sachs to execute its growth strategy. Apex Group currently has 400 employees in Australia providing a range of administration services to more than 800 funds ...

WAM delivers standout 41% return in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... and the USD moves lower," WAM deputy portfolio manager Shaun Weick said. "WAM active's proven and flexible investment strategy, coupled with the expertise of the investment team and the dynamic portfolio construction continues to deliver excellent investment ...

China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... modernisation, can pull the country out of its deflationary woes. State Street Investment Management head of investment strategy and research for APAC Ninghui Liu said the fund manager remains underweight on China relative to the benchmark index. However ...